Hydraphilic or Sprays

[NorthernRaider]

I like Ventile but can no longer afford it, I agree with Mr Harris that as a soldier Goretex has problems because it doesn't appear to like getting dirty, and straps from webbing and rucksacks rubbing on goretex can ( or used to , to be honest) cause it to delaminate, and it doesn't appear to last more than 2 years of vigorous outdoor use. But others are truly chuffed to bits with it, odd isn't.

I tend to stick with polycotton stuff like my DPM smock , treated with TX10, its definitely quieter than many goretex type fabrics. I've also removed all the bloody awful VELCRO from its pockets and cuffs and replaced them with buttons and press studs, much much quieter

I once managed to find a group of recruits training on Bellerby Moor at night simply by homing in on the noise of them opening and closing pockets and pouches secured with Velcro